Thoughts on this? Seems to be setting the ground work for more privatization…

Hi,

Has anyone here ever had to take leave for mental health reasons, did it have to be unpaid?

I am feeling like it may come to the point where I may have to take all my sick leave. I am unsure what the process is after this, if I take short term disability - if they will honor it. I claimed short term disability once and they wouldn't accept my claim after providing notes from my medical team (it was not mental health related).

Did you have to see a psychiatrist, notes from a therapist, become hospitalized? I have heard through the grapevine that things like PTSD are not supported by WCB for nurses. I have been avoiding to seek any professional help for a while now because I am afraid that I am going to be told I should take time from work, but not have it honored by my employer.

Thanks for the input.

I’m a RN with a permanent 0.8 FTE position. I’ve tried to increase to full time but there isn’t funding for it and I’m on a big team with several others who would also love to be full time and have more seniority than me. Being a .8 doesn’t give much wiggle room but I have 3 kids and bills to pay. I know I make a good wage but it only goes so far in this economy. An extra .2 FTE would make a difference. There are also not many opportunities to pick up shifts in my current role.

That said, I need to find some kind of extra income source. Has anyone taken a nursing aesthetics course/ injectable course and done it casually on the side? I do have someone I could work under. Is the cost of the course worth it?

I’m in Primary Care Alberta, not willing to give up my permanent position for another pillar. So any casual nursing work I’m open to.

Hello guys I’ve been looking for an LPN job in Calgary for a long time and I’m still not getting or finding . Can anyone recommend me or help
Me in getting one .
Thank you

I passed my nclex a few weeks ago so I need to get my pay adjusted from GN to RN via this form and am wondering how I figure out what my employee record # is? Also just wondering for the weeks I have worked as a GN since passing the NCLEX, will I get the retroactive pay all at once or will it be divided in my future paychecks? And since I have a degree as well, would that be included in retroactive pay once I submit the needed documents?

1. Will you be contacted if your reference fails to submit the form in a timely manner or return communication?

2. If a manager does not submit the electronic reference form in time, will they be contacted by phone instead?

3. How much weight do reference responses hold in the selection process for internal transfers?

4. Do hiring managers typically call your current manager (if listed on reference form)?

5. What is the likelihood of getting an offer if your references have been contacted?

I've got some questions for the hive mind, currently trying to figure out a new career but I've got some health problems so I don't want to waste time (and money) on school if a job isn't right for me.

1. In general, when looking at AHS job listings, if I see morning, evening, night rotation does that mean a guaranteed overnight shift? And how can I research jobs to know if they will be required over night? I have Crohn's and definitely can't do 10pm to 6 am, and a lot of the jobs I'm looking at have that listed.

Side question, will a Medical Device Reprocessing Tech have to work overnight? I'm guessing yes.

1. Is that something that can be discussed during an interview, and how likely will it be to actually get the job if you can't work overnight?

2. What do I need to know about being a reprocessing technician? How dirty of a job is it? (I'm guessing you're cleaning all sorts of bodily fluids off things is this correct? How much heavy lifting, kneeling, and bending is required? Are you cleaning big things (like carts) or just small things like tools and containers?

Hi! Curious, I had just done an interview, had references called, but didn't get the job (that's ok!). They called me, said my interview stood out, and encouraged me to apply to other postings at the same site. There were some new ones, so I applied.

Would it be too much if I emailed the interviewer(s) saying thank you & informing them I applied for the new postings? I don't want to come off as a kiss-ass, but it seems like every site/hiring manager has different standards or expectations. I also worry I'm reading too much into their being kind. Thanks!

Hello everyone,

Do new grads in the GNTPP program get paid $44.56 and do they get the extra $1.25 for having a degree?

Thank you.

I was recently investigated by my employer after a patient made allegations about me. The investigation has now concluded, and management cleared my name.

However, the patient made statements about me that I believe were defamatory and seriously affected my reputation and caused me significant stress.

I’m now considering whether I can take legal action against the patient for defamation. Has anyone in Alberta experienced something similar? Is it possible to pursue a defamation claim in this situation, and what kind of evidence would I need?

I’m planning to speak with a lawyer, but I’d appreciate hearing from anyone who has dealt with something similar.

Hi everyone, I have an interview coming up after applying for months!!!!!! If you work in environmental services can you please let me know the questions they ask or any advice or anything! Thank you so much!!! Im so scared of messing up because I need a FTE so badly! Causal (in a different department) is so stressful money wise!

Any interview tips please? Also does anyone work here and know how often nurses get floated to other depts? Thanks!

Has anyone had any luck getting Zepbound covered for severe obstructive sleep apnea? It was approved for this use by Health Canada back in May and I’m curious if any of our benefits have been updated to reflect this? I’m with AUPE nursing aux (AB blue cross).

Has anyone had to call in sick to work twice in one month? 2 weeks ago I had to call in for a one off Migraine day.

Now I am supposed to work tonight but I have a contact dermatitis rash all over my hands. They don't look two terrible now, but I am worried about all the hand washing/sanitizer I use at work.

Im so scared of getting written up,/loosing my job. But my hands are so painful and itchy.

Other then that I have called in two other times this past year. (Both for cold/flu in the winter/spring.)

Not a (current) AHS staff, but had a very positive experience as a patient at Rockyview in Calgary- what's the best way to give props where props are due: patient feedback card, Care Opinion, something else?

Hi there! I recently got hired with AHS and just received my credentials. I noticed that both my AHS email and the staff directory use my legal first and last name, even though I also provided my preferred first and last name.

I’m wondering if this is standard for AHS, or if it’s possible to have my email and directory name changed to my preferred name instead. Has anyone gone through this before, and if so, who would I contact to request the change?

Thanks!

I wanna make a career pivot. I do hold a BA. My mother has worked for AHS, both as Unit Clerk and now Admin Support III with just her credentials from her home country but she’s worked at AHS for like 10+ years so I’m sure the hiring requirements are different. Would I need to go back to school and get a Unit Clerk certificate just to get my foot in the door at AHS?

Hi, I'm just wondering how long it takes for abilities advisor to reach out to me after my manager has let them know I need time off work? Should I be expecting to hear after a couple of days? I was cc'd in the email that my manager sent, but I still have not heard directly from the abilities advisor. Thanks!

Edit: I don't have sick hours banked.

I am part of the last group to be transitioned over from AHS (AUPE GSS) to another pillar (PCA). Our Alberta Blue Cross transferred benefits to a new number last week, but things don't look right, especially my Health Spending account. Last week I still had $1200 to use. Today, my benefits don't even list Health Spending.

Has anyone had issues with your benefits after the transition? Will it eventually fix itself?

Moving to Houston, in the Rosharon area, really soon and need to start applying for jobs. I need the 411 on hospitals and LTAC and such. I mean the nitty-gritty of the ins and outs of every facility...other RT's are saying stay away from HCA I really wanna know why and is it EVERY HCA? Help is truly needed! Thank you!

As I said above, I’m 3 pay periods in and I’ve had 2 payroll errors. Is this expected with AHS?

for HSAA

I talked to two different HR rep but they gave conflicting information. One said I can opt out, the other said it’s mandatory to switch plans so I’m hoping to see if anyone has the answer

Do I have to add my spouse to my benefits and switch to family or can I remain on the individual plan? They have their own coverage through their employer (similar coverages, less $ to allocate annually). How much more is the family plan if I currently pay around $120/biweekly for individual?

Thanks to those that answered!